Finding the Third Proportional to 883,992 and 1,935,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 883,992 and 1,935,168 is: 4,236,322.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
883,992 : 1,935,168 = 1,935,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
883,992/1,935,168 = 1,935,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
883,992x = 1,935,168 × 1,935,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
883,992x = 3,744,875,188,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,744,875,188,224/883,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,236,322.49
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